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Jan 25, 2024

Local Palestinians Are Asking The D.C. Council To Call For A Ceasefire In Gaza. Will They?

Some speakers at the rally spoke of loved ones who’ve been injured, killed, or displaced in Gaza since the start of the most recent conflict.

Jan 12, 2024

What To Know About The March For Gaza In D.C. This Weekend

Protestors are expected to gather at Freedom Plaza to call for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas War, an end to U.S. funding for Israel, and more.

Nov 16, 2023

‘Our Struggle Has Been United’: Why Local Black Activists Are Backing Palestinians In Their Calls For A Ceasefire

Some local Black activists forged connections with Palestinian activists during 2020 racial justice protests. They see a shared a struggle when looking at both their histories and modern-day experiences.

Oct 23, 2023

Local Palestinian Chefs Sell Out Food Pop-Up Benefiting Aid To Gaza. They Plan To Do It Again

Chefs Jinan Deena of Bayti and Marcelle G. Afram of Shababi say they plan on organizing more events for Palestinian refugees in the coming days.

Oct 11, 2023

‘We’re Not Meant To Mourn Alone’: Locals Gather In D.C. To Grieve For Israel And Palestine

For many in the Jewish community, the past few days have led to further divisions, even among families, said one attendee.

Jul 23, 2019

Takoma Park Will Screen Controversial Israel Documentary Despite Opposition From Local Elected Officials

The screening of “Occupation of the American Mind” was postponed by officials last month after the city received an onslaught of calls both for and against the film.

Jun 19, 2019

Mayor Bowser Is Headed To Israel. A Coalition Of Progressive Groups Is Not Pleased

Bowser is trying to attract technology firms and foreign direct investment for D.C.

Jun 12, 2017

Mosaic’s ‘The Return’ Looks At The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through A Stormy Romance

Despite explosive moments and strong performances, the play is weighed down by heavy-handed, expository dialogue.

Jul 24, 2014

FAA Lifts Restrictions On U.S. Flights To And From Tel Aviv

“The FAA worked with its U.S. government counterparts to assess the security situation in Israel.”

Mar 05, 2013

D.C. Server Receives Bad Tip Over T-Shirt Critical of Israel

A waitress at Busboys and Poets received a bad tip yesterday, not because of lousy service, but because of Middle Eastern politics.

 
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